Businesses that have remote area locations now have another connectivity option via Nitel, which has begun offering Low Earth Orbit satellite (LEO) internet access.
This low-latency internet service, which complements its traditional wireline service set, can be delivered in remote regions and other challenging network service areas.
Offering the LEO service to customers in over 35 countries, Nitel sees the service as another way to expand its worldwide footprint. The service provider said the number of countries is expected to double the LEO coverage in the coming months. In 2023, Nitel announced a strategy to expand its international footprint to offer greater global access and communication.
LEO uses a network of small satellites in low Earth orbit to deliver high-speed internet access. These satellites communicate with ground stations and user terminals (satellite dishes) to provide internet connectivity. At less than 100 milliseconds, LEO offers lower round trip latency than traditional geostationary satellites, which typically range from 400 to 700 milliseconds. This service will enable businesses to use it in remote or underserved areas for broader applications like video streaming and real-time communications.
Like its landline options, Nitel’s LEO service is fully integrated with Nitel’s advanced SD-WAN, SASE and other security solutions. This integration means businesses can now leverage the flexibility of SD-WAN and SASE with the extended reach of LEO satellite technology.
“We are very excited about LEO because of what it can offer to underserved and broadband-challenged areas,” said Rob Gianquinto, Nitel’s SVP of Supply Chain and Pricing. “Regardless of the application or business need, LEO is an attractive solution, even over traditional satellite-based internet solutions and becomes even more appealing when integrated with traditional land-based solutions such as SD-WAN.”
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